How to watch, what to watch for Thursday, July 22 Olympics men’s soccer schedule

Germany and Brazil headline the opening day of the men’s soccer competition.

By Chinmay Vaidya Jul 21, 2021, 12:57pm PDT

Serbia U21 v Brazil U23 - International Friendly — Gabriel Martinelli of Brazil in action during the International football friendly match between Serbia U21 and Brazil U23 at stadium Rajko Mitic on June 8, 2021 in Belgrade, Serbia.

The men’s soccer tournament at the Tokyo Olympics does not feature the United States, but still has some exciting talent from the world’s top countries in the sport. Brazil and Spain headline the competition, but Mexico, France and Germany should challenge for the top spot on the podium. Here’s how the opening day of the men’s soccer tournament at the Olympics shapes up.

Best Bet: Brazil over 1.5 goals (+110)

This team doesn’t feature household names like Neymar and Roberto Firmino, but has plenty of attacking talent with Gabriel Martinelli and Richarlison. Germany has a good unit but Brazil is one of the favorites to win for a reason. Expect some goals in this one.

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Men’s Soccer Thursday, July 22 schedule

Egypt vs. Spain

Time: 3:30 a.m. ET
TV channel: Olympic Channel
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: Egypt +300, Draw +450, Spain -400
Total goals: 2.5 (Over -115, Under -115)

Mexico vs. France

Time: 4:00 a.m. ET
TV channel: USA
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: Mexico +370, Draw +240, France -120
Total goals: 2.5 (Over +115, Under -150)

New Zealand vs. South Korea

Time: 4:00 a.m. ET
TV channel: NBCSN
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: New Zealand +550, Draw +250, South Korea -160
Total goals: 2.5 (Over +130, Under -170)

Ivory Coast vs. Saudi Arabia

Time: 4:30 a.m. ET
TV channel: Olympic Channel
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: Ivory Coast -125, Draw +250, Saudi Arabia +380
Total goals: 2.5 (Over +120, Under -160)

Argentina vs. Australia

Time: 6:30 a.m. ET
TV channel: Olympic Channel
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: Argentina -195, Draw +320, Australia +550
Total goals: 2.5 (Over +105, Under -135)

Japan vs. South Africa

Time: 7:00 a.m. ET
TV channel: NBCSN
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: Japan -400, Draw +500, South Africa +1200
Total goals: 2.5 (Over -120, Under -110)

Honduras vs. Romania

Time: 7:00 a.m. ET
TV channel: Olympic Channel
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: Honduras +250, Draw +195, Romania +135
Total goals: TBD

Brazil vs. Germany

Time: 7:30 a.m. ET
TV channel: USA
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: Brazil +100, Draw +235, +290
Total goals: 2.5 (Over +105, Under -135)

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